Hymn: We are called by one vocation
- Title: We Are Called by One Vocation
- First Line: We are called by one vocation
- Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary
- Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- Publisher: MorningStar Music Publishers Inc.
- Publication Date: 1996
Author(s)
- Author Name: Karl Johann Philipp Spitta
- Born: 1801
- Died: 1859
- Gender: M
- Author Name: Richard Massie
- Born: 1800
- Died: 1887
- Gender: M
Full Text
1 We are called by one vocation, Membes of one family, Heirs through Christ of one salvation, Let us live in harmony; Nor by strife embitter life, journeying to eternit. 2 In a land where all are strangers, And our sojourning so short, In the midst of common dangers Concord is our best support; Heart with heart divides the smart, Lightens grief of ev'ry sort. 3 Let us shun all vain contention Touching words and outward things, Whence, alas! so much dissension And such bitter rancor springs; Troubles cease, where Christ brings peace And sweet healing on His wings. 4 Judge not hastily of others, But thine own salvation mind; Nor be mindful of thy brother's, To thine own offenses blind; God alone discerns thine own, And the hearts of all mankind. 5 Let it be our chief endeavor That we may the Lord obey, Then shall envy cease forever And all hate be done away; Free from strife shall be his life Who serves God both night and day!